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GoToMeeting makes online meetings easier than ever.
With software that works for both Mac and PC, there’s no reason we can’t all be
connected. Go To Meeting makes online presentations a breeze, meetings can be
organized around the globe, you can even use their technology to deliver online
training courses. There’s a Citrix GoToMeeting perfect for businesses of all
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Finally, a cost-effective, easy-to-use online
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application to view your files. Even files created with specialized
applications, such as CAD drawings, are viewable.
Start Meeting in Minutes.
Just use the GoToMeeting icon in your system tray, an email or an instant
message. There are no complicated logins or setups. It takes just 2 minutes to
set up and a few seconds to start a meeting. That's it!
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Getting started with GoToMeeting couldn't be simpler, so follow these steps and
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1. Create an Account
Register online by creating a username and password for your account. Once
registered, you'll be able to host an unlimited number of online meetings with
anyone. Your meeting attendees don't have to be registered GoToMeeting users and
can attend your meetings for free.
2. Set Up GoToMeeting on Your Computer
The automatic setup takes seconds, and no configuration is required. GoToMeeting
will download to your PC or Mac® and enable you to host and join online meetings
with a few clicks. You'll have the option of scheduling meetings through the
GoToMeeting Web site, via Microsoft® Outlook®* and through instant-messaging
applications*.
3. Organize a Meeting
Even novices can begin organizing on-the-fly or scheduled meetings with
absolutely no training. You can start a meeting immediately or schedule it for
later. Begin presenting and sharing applications or documents with your business
contacts across the country or with your colleagues down the hall.
Note: Features marked with an * are not available for Mac users.
Features and Benefits
Feature Benefit
Desktop
Viewing Enhance meetings by showing attendees any application and file on your
desktop. Attendees can share their desktops, too.
Share Keyboard and
Mouse Control Securely collaborate with colleagues on projects by working
together in real time.
Email and Instant-
Messaging Integration* Start scheduled or spontaneous meetings from Microsoft®
Outlook®, IBM® Lotus Notes® or various instant-messaging services.
Chat Chat with all attendees or converse privately with a specific participant.
Total Audio Service Choose free VoIP, phone conferencing or both.
Mac Support Host and attend meetings on your Mac® as well as on your PC.
Desktop Recording/
Meeting Playback* Save, replay, post or email valuable interactions and
presentations – including audio.
Specific Application
Sharing* Share only the application you choose, keeping attendees focused on
what you want them to see.
Drawing
Tools* Increase participation and spice up presentations with tools to draw,
highlight and point to items of interest right on the screen.
Note: Features marked with an * are not available for Mac users.
Security
GoToMeeting is the most secure online meeting product available. Meetings cannot
be viewed by anyone except meeting attendees.
Feature Benefit
End-to-End Encryption Industry-standard SSL and U.S. government- standard
128-bit AES encryption protect your online meetings from eavesdroppers.
User Authentication Strong passwords and unique meeting IDs protect your account
and your meetings from unauthorized visitors.
One-Time Meeting Passwords Single-use meeting passwords are available to protect
your most sensitive online meetings.
Secure Control over Desktop
Sharing The presenter always has complete control when sharing keyboard and
mouse with attendees, creating a secure environment for collaboration.
Get unlimited online meetings for one low subscription fee, with no "overage"
charges, ever. You can pay month-to-month or buy an Annual Plan and save 20
percent.
Monthly Plan $49.00/month
Annual Plan $468.00/year Best Value (Save 20%)
Prices Include:
• Unlimited meetings with up to 15 attendees
• Integrated conference calling service, including VoIP capability
• Industry-leading security
• Unlimited software and service upgrades
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GoToMeeting Corporate
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GoToMeeting Type Subsidiary
Industry Telecommunications software and services
Headquarters Santa Barbara, California (United States)
Parent Citrix Systems, Inc
Website www.gotomeeting.com
GoToMeeting is a Web-hosted service created and marketed by Citrix Online, a
division of Citrix Systems. It is a remote meeting and desktop sharing software
that enables the user to meet with other computer users, customers, clients or
colleagues via the Internet in real-time.
Contents [hide]
1 Technology
2 History
3 Editions and features
4 GoToMeeting in context
5 Awards
6 Citrix Online Web-Based Solutions
7 See also
8 References
9 External links
[edit] Technology
GoToMeeting was designed to allow the desktop view of a host computer to be
broadcast to a group of computers connected to the host through the Internet.
Transmissions could be protected with high-security encryption and optional
passwords. By combining a Web-hosted subscription service with software
installed on the host computer, transmissions could be passed through highly
restrictive firewalls.[1]
[edit] History
GoToMeeting was developed in July 2004 by Citrix Online of Santa Barbara,
California. In Sep 2009, Citrix Online, and Rotary International announced a
partnership to offer Rotary clubs and their members Citrix GoToMeeting to meet,
collaborate and communicate via the Web.[2]
[edit] Editions and features
GoToMeeting has been sold in two editions - Personal and Corporate - providing
increasing service management capabilities. Version 4, released in 2008,
maintains these editions, providing Macintosh support for meeting hosts and VoIP
integration. Software is installed by logging on to the GoToMeeting Web site.
GoToMeeting software is compatible with Microsoft Explorer versions 6.0 and
above, Mozilla Firefox 2.0 and above and on Macintosh Safari 3.0 and above.
GoToMeeting features[3] in all editions include:
End to end encryption and authentication security provided by a Secure Sockets
Layer (SSL) Web site with end-to-end 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
encryption and optional passwords
Specific application sharing for showing only selected programs with attendees
24-bit color when accessing a host PC supporting this display mode
Multi-monitor support for a client PC
Meeting recording and playback for recording and saving meetings to a user
desktop for later review
Total audio package provides toll based phone or conferencing via VoIP.
GoToMeeting hosts up to 15 users and one organizer while GoToMeeting Corporate
offers up to 25 users with multiple organizer option.
[edit] GoToMeeting in context
GoToMeeting took the remote access and screen sharing technology from GoToMyPC
and GoToAssist and extended it to allow collaborative meetings over the Web.
Subsequently, GoToWebinar expanded GoToMeeting capabilities to accommodate
larger audiences.
[edit] Awards
2008 North American Web Conferencing Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan
GoToMeeting 4.0 winner of the TMC Labs innovation award in June 2008
2008 Sales and Marketing Management People's Choice Award
2008 Customer Interactions Solutions Magazine Product of the Year
Internet Telephony Product of the Year 2008
ELearning Magazine 2008 Best of ELearning award in Best Web Seminar Solution
Search Unified Communications.com Product Leadership Award 2009: Gold Award in
Realtime Communications Tools.[4]
[edit] Citrix Online Web-Based Solutions
GoToMeeting is a part of Citrix Online’s collection of web based software. In
addition to GoToMeeting, Citrix Online develops GoToMyPC (Remote Desktop Access
Software), GoToWebinar (Web Event Software), and GoToAssist (Remote Support
Software).
[edit] See also
Web conferencing
Comparison of web conferencing software
Collaborative software
[edit] References
1.^ Nino Marchetti (2005-08-21). "GoToMeeting 2.0". Digital Trends. http://reviews.digitaltrends.com/firstlook78.html.
Retrieved 2007-09-18.
2.^ "Rotary International and Citrix Partner to Provide Clubs with Solutions to
Host Online Meetings". tradingmarkets.com. 2009-09-30. http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/2556671/.
Retrieved 2009-10-01.
3.^ "GoToMyPC Personal Features". Citrix Online. 2005-08-08. http://www.citrix.com/English/NE/news/news.asp?newsID=21632.
Retrieved 2007-09-18.
4.^ https://www2.gotomeeting.com:443/en_US/pre/news/pressAwards.tmpl
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Multi-User Accounts
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Webinar management across your organization could not be simpler.
Whether you are a small team or large corporation, our easy-to-use business web
conferencing solutions can save you time and money on travel while increasing
productivity.
Fast setup and distribution
No user training necessary
Secure, reliable and scalable
Toll-free service available
Administration Center
Organizer Seat AllocationAdminister all of your company's GoToMeeting,
GoToWebinar and
GoToTraining organizers from the same encrypted website. Arrange and manage
organizers in groups or subgroups.
Easy Setup
Enter new organizers' email addresses in the online Administration Center. After
they click the activation link in the automatically generated invitation email,
the automatic setup process completes in minutes.
Feature Access Control
Enable or disable product features according to your security requirements and
usage preferences.
Monitor Usage
Get stats on meeting, webinar and training sessions that are currently live.
Track session information, usage statistics and daily ROI for individuals,
groups and your entire company.
Multi-User Product Features
GoToMeeting Corporate
Increased GoToMeeting Capacity
Organizers can invite an additional 10 attendees to GoToMeeting sessions – up to
25 total.
Company Logo Screen
Add your company logo to the Waiting Room page (what attendees see when you are
not screen sharing).
Web Services APIs
Integrate GoToMeeting Corporate with your existing systems (such as your CRM,
ERP or IT systems) or corporate website using two flexible Application
Programming Interfaces (APIs). View the GoToMeeting API Fact Sheet
Citrix XenApp® Integration
Integrate GoToMeeting into your XenApp environment.
GoToWebinar
Share GoToWebinar Recordings
Organizers can post their recorded webinars to GoToWebinar for easy sharing and
on-demand viewing. They can also generate reports showing viewer registration
information for these recorded webinars.
GoToTraining
Shared Content Library
Share reusable content, such as training material, tests, surveys and
recordings, with other trainers on your account.